Manila, Dec. 22 -- Antique Provincial Board Member Joseph Eugene Alojipan is urging the timely release of the aid to individuals in crisis situations (AICS) provided by the province.

Alojipan, in his privilege speech during their regular session on Monday, said the AICS should be given on time since it is requested by indigents for their medical care, food and burial expenses.

"I respectfully call on the concerned offices and the new administration to immediately explain the cause of delays, streamline the procedures, and ensure the timely, transparent and humane release of AICS," he said.

Alojipan said that currently, the release of AICS could take more than a month even after the indigent has already complied with the documentary req...